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bailey

1 American  
[bey-lee] / ˈbeɪ li /

noun

plural

baileys

  1. the defensive wall surrounding an outer court of a castle.

  2. the courtyard itself.

Bailey 2 American  
[bey-lee] / ˈbeɪ li /

noun

  1. Liberty Hyde, 1858–1954, U.S. botanist, horticulturist, and writer.

  2. Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer.

Bailey 1 British  
/ ˈbeɪlɪ /

noun

  1. David . born 1938, English photographer

  2. Nathan or Nathaniel . died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)

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bailey 2 British  
/ ˈbeɪlɪ /

noun

  1. the outermost wall or court of a castle

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Etymology

Origin of bailey

1250–1300; Middle English, variant of bail 4

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